PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sirak Jules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorge St Parfay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jules
vs
St Parfay

191 cm
23
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sirak Jules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gorge St Parfay!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from St Parfay.
Jules darts in trying to clinch

and St Parfay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
St Parfay can't get the takedown.
St Parfay just leaning against Jules, taking a breather.
Jules is trying to maintain a safe position but St Parfay gets an underhook and turns Jules into the cage.
The referee calls for St Parfay to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Parfay is trying to drag Jules to the mat but Jules just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sirak Jules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorge St Parfay.
Jules throws a punch but it's blocked by St Parfay.
St Parfay lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jules blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jules wants to get back to striking at distance but St Parfay won't allow it.
St Parfay is trying to drag Jules to the mat but Jules just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jules wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jules misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Parfay.
St Parfay tries for a takedown. No joy.

St Parfay has hold of one of Jules's legs. Jules is fighting the takedown attempt but St Parfay gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jules wants to stand and escape but St Parfay is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jules scrambles and gets back to his feet.

St Parfay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jules, pushing him back against the cage.
St Parfay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jules fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jules will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Parfay blocks a low kick nicely.
Jules misses with a body kick.
Jules darts in trying to clinch

and St Parfay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
St Parfay landing knees to the head.
St Parfay keeps control of Jules as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St Parfay can't get the takedown.
St Parfay tries to score a body lock takedown but Jules shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jules misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Parfay.
St Parfay throws a knee to the head but misses.
St Parfay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Parfay content to slow the pace in the clinch.
St Parfay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jules is trying to break the clinch but St Parfay is controlling him.
Jules with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jules is pressed up against the cage. St Parfay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jules down to the mat. Jules avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorge St Parfay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jules closes the distance but St Parfay moves to the side

and St Parfay holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
St Parfay missing with knees to the body.
Jules is trying to break the clinch but St Parfay has him pressed against the cage.
Jules managing to block the knees to the body from St Parfay.
St Parfay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jules is pressed up against the cage. St Parfay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jules down to the mat. Jules avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
St Parfay shoots in but no luck this time.
Sirak Jules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorge St Parfay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jules goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jules tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Parfay was well out of range. Poor timing from Jules.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jules closes the distance looking to clinch

and St Parfay moves into the clinch.
St Parfay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jules in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jules tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Parfay avoids it.
St Parfay is struggling to control the position.
Jules looking to slow down the pace here.
Jules prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jules landing knees to the body.
Jules missing with knees to the body.
Jules trying to land knees to the body.
St Parfay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jules prevents it.
St Parfay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
St Parfay looking for a takedown.
Jules tries to land knees in the clinch but St Parfay avoids the damage to the body.
Jules gets underhooks to prevent St Parfay's takedown attempt.
St Parfay is breathing heavily.
Jules takes a knee right on the jaw!
St Parfay prevents a body shot from Jules.
St Parfay avoiding damage as Jules throws knees to the body.
St Parfay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jules fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jules misses with a leg kick

and St Parfay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jules working St Parfay over with knees to the body.
St Parfay goes for a takedown attempt but Jules pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jules throws out a leg kick but St Parfay moves out of range and Jules only half commits.
St Parfay circles away from the clinch attempt

and St Parfay holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jules is pressed up against the cage. St Parfay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jules down to the mat. Jules avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

St Parfay instigates a clinch.
Jules avoiding damage as St Parfay throws knees to the body.
St Parfay has Jules pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jules manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jules throws a knee to the head but misses.

St Parfay wants the takedown. Jules is fighting it off but St Parfay persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jules's guard against the cage.
St Parfayis looking to pass into half guard but Jules pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jules is in guard.
Jules would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

St Parfay has his foot on Jules's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jules works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gorge St Parfay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jules wants to clinch but St Parfay slips to the side

and St Parfay counters by clinching up.
St Parfay is trying to drag Jules to the mat but Jules just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
St Parfay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jules prevents the takedown attempt.
St Parfay is struggling to control the position.
St Parfay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sirak Jules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorge St Parfay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Parfay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jules pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jules tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St Parfay swivels and escapes.
St Parfay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jules attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Parfay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jules wants to clinch

and St Parfay counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jules!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Parfay wants to control the pace but Jules is squirming around nicely.
St Parfay throwing strikes here but Jules is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
St Parfay sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jules tries to buck St Parfay off but he can't manage it.
St Parfay looking to ground and pound but Jules is blocking nicely.
St Parfay looking to ground and pound but Jules is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

St Parfay goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jules is on top in guard.
St Parfay is pulling down on Jules's head to control his posture.

Gorge St Parfay has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
St Parfay has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jules misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sirak Jules has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jules tries to clinch but St Parfay moves away

and St Parfay counters by moving into the clinch.
St Parfay tries for a takedown but Jules manages to get underhooks.
Jules is pressed up against the cage. St Parfay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jules down to the mat. Jules avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
St Parfay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jules checks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gorge St Parfay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got St Parfay winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorge St Parfay!